What's in store for the launch of Irish Blogger Agency
2 pm
Registration & Reception
Meeting Room 1 & 2
Double Tree by Hilton Dublin
You will be greeted by Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger Clóda Scanlon, Orange Obviously and Beauty Blogger Ruth, The Beauty Kemple. All we ask is to have your ticket on hand to make the registration process as easy as possible!!!
Once you've registered you will enjoy a beautiful reception of the finest quality organic specialty Solaris Tea complimented by delicious sweet treats from Issie's Handmade Chocolates. Now doesn't this sound delightful.
2.30 pm
Let the Introductions Begin
Your host for the afternoon will be Sinéad Carroll, Founder & CEO of Irish Blogger Agency. Sinéad is looking forward to telling you all about Irish Blogger Agency, The Academy and is excited to introduce "The Power Team".
2.45 pm
Introduction
Roger T Burrows
BUSINESS & PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Roger is a sought-after motivational speaker and workshop leader on topics such as creating a vision, goal setting, leadership and building mental strength. In this capacity, Roger has worked with world-class leaders in high stress environments such as Military Operations in Afghanistan, Cyprus, and on UK emergencies. Taking from his experiences as an Army Officer, learning from his best commanders and developing highly effective soldiers he can now design and deliver programmes to identify and develop leadership talent.
Roger's objective is to guide people to find the amazing reservoir of personal resources they hold within themselves; to facilitate change towards personal growth, fulfilment, zest for life, appreciation and achievement. People can achieve what ever they want, just by having sheer determination to never give up. By being the best you can be, every day, will see your life catch fire.
You'll find Roger inspring and motivating at rogertigerburrows.com
3.00 pm
Guest Speaker Kate Kelly
AWARD WINNING BEAUTY & FASHION BLOGGER AT PURE IRISH SUGAR | PR & MARKETING FOR COCOA BROWN TAN
- Want to know more about how Kate got into the world of PR & Marketing and how blogging can improve your career too?
- Want to find out how Kate makes time for everything, working full time in PR & Marketing and successfully blogging at not one but two blogs of her own?
- Want to hear first hand from Kate the benefits of becoming a member of Irish Blogger Agency and the opportunities and collaborations it brings?
3.15 pm
Afternoon Refreshments
Tea, Coffee, Scones & Cookies
4.00 pm
Introducing
Joanne Sweeney-Burke
AUTHOR | ENTREPRENEUR | MENTOR | MOTIVATOR | SPEAKER | TRAINER
Joanne is am a former Journalist, PR Lecturer and CEO in various corporate roles. Joanne has 14 years experience in media and business communications. Joanne is the founder, lead trainer and strategist at Digital Training Institute. Her blog was named one of Ireland’s top marketing blogs in Ireland by US-based website Search Engine Journal.
Joanne is co-founder of EdTech startup Webiket. She is a published author -‘Social Media Under Investigation, Law Enforcement and the Social Web’ - takes a forensic look at how police forces use social media.
Joanne is a regular guest speaker at national and international conferences including the 2015 SMILE (social media, the Internet and law enforcement) conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Joanne speak's on a range of subjects including social media, cyber bullying, police and social media, online reputation, digital marketing, the importance of education, business and motivational addresses. Joanne has a dedicated blog on the subject of social media and law enforcement and at beta trial of an online school for police officers called LEO.
Joanne hold's 10 academic and professional qualifications including, a Masters Degree in Digital Marketing and a Masters Degree in Journalism. Joanne is a regular guest speaker and media contributor and is also a writer for Social Media Examiner. She hold's a train the trainer qualification and a mentor qualification. Joanne is also a former finalist in the TV Show, The Apprentice.
Joanne blog's at joannesweeneyburke.ie and lawenforcementobserver.com.
4.15 pm
GUEST SPEAKER
THE GALWAY PLAYER
AWARD WINNING MALE GROOMING & FASHION BLOGGER | COLUMNIST AND RADIO CONTRIBUTOR | DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER
- What is social media good for?
- Which social media platform is best?
- Where's the ROI on social media?
- What are the pitfalls of social media?
4.35 PM
INTRODUCTING
SUZIE MAHONY
CREATIVE MANAGER/OWNER OF SUZIE MAHONY DESIGNS | MENTOR
Suzie is Creative Manager and Owner of Suzie Mahony Designs. She has 15 years experience in the Fashion Industry. She is one of the longest established Milliners in Ireland dealing with clients at her studio near Loughrea. Multiple award winner for her innovative and creative work Suzie also won Businesswoman of the Year with Network Galway.
Suzie has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fashion industry in Ireland both through her many Millinery events, shows and dealing with the media. Her approach is practical, enthusiastic and hard working. There is no design impossible as with her ethos on business and life. Challenges are to be broken down and tackled head on to get the right results.
With her vast experience in styling clients for special occasions Suzie recognises the importance of one’s presentation. First impressions count! Suzie has been a member and committee member of Network Galway for several years and was Guest Speaker on ‘Importance of Networking for Women’ for the Network Galway.
Through Creative Intelligence Suzie offers unique programmes to both business people and those who are inspired to change their everyday path to one of action and prosperity. Learn how you can empower change in your business with the help of Suzie, she has known and continues to know great business success and is ready to offer you the creative guidance and mentoring you've been waiting for.
4.50 PM
GUEST SPEAKER
VERUSKA ANCONITANO
PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND TRAVEL BLOGGER AT LA CUOCHINA SOPRAFFINA
- What to know how you turn your blog into a business with an impressive 1 million page views per month?
- Find out what blogging means to Veruska.
- Veruska's top tips to turn your blog into a full time job and what brands expect from you.
5.10 PM
INTRODUCING
KAYANNE HORGAN
SOLICITOR | TRADEMARK AGENT
B.A., LL.B, (HONS) DIP. FIN. SER., DIP. CORP. LAW & GOV., DIP INSOLV.
Ms. Kayanne Horgan, graduated from University College Galway with an Honours B.A. in Law and Economics in 1995. She then completed her LL.B. post graduate degree with Honours in 1998, spending a gap year with the law firm of Fox & Gibbons LL.P and Bryan Cave LL.P in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In 1998 she commenced her apprenticeship with Dublin firm L.K. Shields Solicitors and qualified as a solicitor in 2001. In 2001 she began work as solicitor in the Legal & Compliance Department of J.P. Morgan (Chase) Bank plc in the I.F.S.C. until 2003 when she moved to Galway and began working with Higgins, Chambers & Flanagan Solicitors.
She opened her own legal practice and Galway Insolvency Service in 2014.
Ms. Horgan has regularly completed various diploma courses held by the Law Society of Ireland namely:
- Diploma in Personal Insolvency;
- Diploma in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law;
- Diploma in Financial Services (UCD); and
- Diploma in Corporate Law & Governance.
Ms. Horgan is also a qualified Irish Trade Mark Agent and European Trade Mark Agent registered with OHIM as well as a Personal Insolvency Practitioner.
Ms. Horgan was Secretary of the Galway Bar Association and has been an active member for the past number of years. She also volunteers her time to the Citizens Advice Bureau on a regular basis for the past six years.
Ms. Horgan also advises a number of start-up companies based in and around Galway/Mayo including the Innovation Centre in Castlebar.
5.20 PM
COMPETITION WINNERS & WRAP UP EVENT
Sundail Watch thanks to SUNDIAL WATCHES #CaptureTheLight
€1,000 Invisalign Voucher thanks to DAVID MCCONVILLE ORTHODONTICS #mcconvilleortho
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